Reasons to choose D-300L
Released in 1996, D-300L has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 0.8 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus D-300L
vs Olympus D-500L
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
D-300L58 mm²
D-500L- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D-300L and D-500L have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D-300LMetricD-500L
0.8 MPEffective pixels0.8 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
8.52 µmPixel pitch8.52 µm
72.6 µm²Pixel area72.6 µm²
1.38 MP/cm²Pixel density1.38 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
320 gWeight490 g
Internal storageStorageSmartMedia
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D-300L and D-500L have the same sensor area. The D-300L has the lighter body. The D-300L and D-500L have the same effective resolution. The D-500L is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-500L
Released in 1997, D-500L has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 0.8 MP effective resolution, and a 490 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.